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Derailment and Emergency Services

Derailment Response & Mechanical Services — Midwest Rail Gets You Back on Track

Midwest Rail delivers rapid, 24/7 derailment response across the Midwest and Eastern United States, mobilizing within minutes to rerail locomotives and cars, clear debris, and restore operations. Our crews are trained and able to work for all Class I and regional railroads, ensuring compliance and safety on every job.

Our comprehensive services include:

Rerailing Services: Specialized equipment to safely rerail locomotives and freight cars.
Mechanical Repairs: Performing on-site repairs and wheel changes to minimize downtime and get equipment rolling.
Debris Removal: Clearing damaged track and spilled materials to reopen the right-of-way swiftly and ensure neighborly stewardship of adjacent properties.
Track Restoration: Delivering and installing track panels and replacement parts to expedite service resumption.
Environmental Services: Providing emergency hazardous material (HAZMAT) response and site remediation.

Our fleet includes excavators, sidebooms, track loaders, and hi-rail vacuum trucks, ensuring we’re equipped for any scenario. Whether it’s a derailment or a yard incident, Midwest Rail’s experienced crews work efficiently to minimize service disruptions and environmental impact.

Why Choose Midwest

Rapid Mobilization: Our teams are on the road within an hour of your call, ready to tackle emergencies day or night.

Certified Expertise: All personnel are trained and certified to meet the stringent requirements of Class I railroads and nimble enough to work in yards, industries, and on the mainline.

Comprehensive Solutions: From mechanical repairs to environmental cleanup, we offer end-to-end services to restore operations promptly.

When the unexpected happens, trust Midwest Rail to get you back on track — safely and efficiently.

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Track Construction

End-to-end railroad track construction services for short lines, industrial rail yards, regional railroads, and Class I networks.

Derailment Services

Rapid-response derailment services available 24/7, clearing wreckage and rebuilding track.

Railroad Track Maintenance

Rail inspection, tie and rail replacement, resurfacing, and vegetation control.

Track Construction
Railroad Track Maintenance
FRA-Certified Track Inspections
Drainage System Solutions

Grade Crossing Installation & Repair
Derailment Services
Rail Operations and Industry Switching
Freight Car Storage and Transload

Railroad Equipment Storage and Service
Track Surveying, Design & Construction
Track Abandonment & Removal

SERVICE AREA

Midwest Rail LLC is a railroad contractor for construction, development, maintenance, and derailment services for industry spurs, short line, regional, and Class I in the Midwest and Eastern United States.

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Midwest Rail provides full-service railroad contracting across key regions of the Midwest and Eastern United States. Our core service area includes major cities and rail hubs such as Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Terre Haute, IN; Detroit, Ann Arbor, Saginaw, and Grand Rapids, MI; Columbus, Dayton, Cleveland, Toledo, Cincinnati, Bowling Green, and Findlay, OH; Louisville and Richmond, KY; Pittsburgh, PA; Charleston, WV; Nashville, TN; and Bluffton, IN. Whether you're operating on a Class I mainline or a rural short line, our crews are ready to roll—fast, local, and built to scale.